by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Boise State ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #276 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 274 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 276 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boise State University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in political science from Boise State. This makes it the #130 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boise State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,650 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boise State, political science students borrow a median amount of $43,176 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Boise State paid an average of $830 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $399 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,941 | $24,135 |
| Fees | $2,841 | $2,841 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,610 | $16,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,723 | $5,723 |
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Of the 77 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Boise State in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boise State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Boise State does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boise State Online Learning page.
Of the 7 political science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Boise State, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Boise State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 49 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Economics | 23 |
| General Social Sciences | 18 |
| Urban Studies | 12 |
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